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“Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.”

Quote by Diane Ackerman

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Diane Ackerman is an American author known for her rich imagination and unique writing style. Her works cover a wide range of subjects including nature, literature, and art, with her books 'A Year in the Garden' and 'A Natural History of the Senses' particularly beloved by readers. more

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